How far is Troy, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Troy, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.84 mi
02h 14m
Flight
101.17 mi
162.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.17 mi
Kilometers
162.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.84 mi
Kilometers
188.03 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-12T17:54
Arrive Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paris
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Troy
57.5 mi
01h 07m
To Clarksville
59.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Harper Street

    2012 ft · 42 sec · West Harper Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on West Reelfoot Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Reelfoot Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 22 South: Martin

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 22 South: Dresden

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pikeview Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pikeview Street

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Paris Highway

    23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
28.1 mi · 24%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 21%
Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 20%
TN 22 South
17.7 mi · 15%
West Reelfoot Avenue
4.44 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
01h 07m from Troy
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Troy and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Troy and 59.3 miles from Clarksville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paris, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paris.

RAIL

Fulton

56 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

87 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

87 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 101.17 mi (162.82 km).

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#1 Troy

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,328
Coordinates36.3386800, -89.1639600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.163886, 36.33868)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Clarksville. The current time is 17:54:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.